MANNY RAMIREZ

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AGE: 35
OCCUPATION: Left-fielder for the Boston Red SoxNUMBER OF TIME COVERS: 0
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: A hitting powerhouse and devotee of the game, the Dominican-born
baseball player currently holds the all-time post-season home-run record and
is tied with Pete Rose for longest League Championship Series hitting
streak. Plus, fans can't get enough of his quirky "Manny Being Manny"
personality.

CON: When "Manny Being Manny" means "Manny Not Showing Up For a Game,"
patience  in the front office and in the stands  begins to wear
thin.